Scorch - What, 300 yards with 175 grain? I knew I read somewhere something about 2200 yards. I walk a hall thats 4 sections of 100 yards every week. I count it off every time to stay familiar with that distance. I would feel comfortable with 100 yards and near 0 brush. I have a bolt 270 and a semi 3006. Me thinks I might be thinning 3 or 4 others if this 57 works out. Sounds like you enjoyed your 7x57. I hope to do the same.